Know all about Phyllite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.